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Coffee... riiight... :D

OH, PS: I do hit my vape every once in a while, at night if I notice I'm being cranky, or if I just feel like it. I don't vape all day, I don't need it... but sometimes I just like it. I'm thinking about looking into that therapeutic essential oil thing (Monq), but eh, don't wanna trade one habit for another... we'll see.

I had my last cigarette this past Friday night (9 Sep 16). I had quit a couple weeks previously, but fell off the wagon after a weekend with my chainsmoker friend. I just turned right back around and stopped again. I am also LCHF/Keto... If I have a craving, I just kinda straighten up and make myself feel superior and say…

The old "mother and child reunion".

Leftover pepperoni pizza I made last night (almond flour crust)

Oh look, a body part!

Have your garlic. Just log it. Garlic is beneficial enough to take the carbs. Just excuse it as medicine ( ;

And there is so much feta to an ounce... I have it everyday. Spinach bacon feta salad mmmm

I'm more focused on getting ready for a big week long cycling event in July... hopefully the training for which will also help me feel a little more confident in my bikinis I bought from Vicky's during the annual sale... I'll wear em either way though.

In (for both)! I've been largely zero carb/carnivore for the last couple weeks and felt great, so I like the challenge to tighten it up.

OK, I'm crying again. This darn thread (I love it!) <3

I made the best boiled eggs last night... turned a few into deviled eggs too. I had just the boiled ones for breakfast and they were so darn good - the yolks were *just* set, kind of custardy? And even the white seemed yummy... I could seriously just eat them all day long... After three eggs and two cracker cut cheese…

March 16 - Height: 5'8-9" Highest Weight: 186ish lbs (3 years ago) Starting Weight this Year: 161.8lbs Started Low Carb (Jan), followed by Keto (Feb), followed by Zero Carb (Mar) Current Weight: 153.8 Goal Weight for March: 150 Ultimate Goal Weight: 140 Sleep: Gets better and better... Trying for Minimum 7 hours - got 6:49…

I sleep better when I have a fan on or use the Simply Noise App (I like the brown noise best :p ) Helps me reach deep sleep and stay there... Also, try to eliminate any excess light in the room - close the blinds and curtains, turn out the hall light, have your husband turn the backlight on his Ipad low (better for dark…

I'm starting my 5 Day Eggie Fast on Thursday... Looking forward to the simplicity... and the chance to perfect my deviled eggs >:) Don't forget about the 2 ingredient keto pancakes - 2 oz cream cheese, 2 eggs - blenderize - let the bubbles settle a few minutes - fry like pancakes. So good! Makes about 4 pancakes... can add…

Carbs are not essential macros, so if 80 is all you want most days, you'll be just fine! Maintain your calorie deficit, and you will lose weight. Be sure to get adequate protein!

Anti-pasto (capicola, provolone, genoa salami and pepperoni) with a couple kalamata olives. Mmmm Edit - I don't normally have luncheon meats, as I much prefer beef chicken, or pork or something, but I forgot my premade lunch and this was the only thing in the cafe I wanted... a little mayo for dipping too (-;

Public Service Announcement: Getting lean has not made all the other problems in my life go away (trust me, I am just as surprised as you are) HOWEVER! Eating a low/no carb diet HAS provided me with the energy and attitude needed to attack those challenges with verve and positivity! Woo! Keep calm and LC/ZC on! :smiley:

This made me a bit teary, as I know how being overweight comes with hefty emotional weight... See the changes in your face, the happiness, it's really moving and motivating and I don't know you but I am so, so happy for you. :-)

Hi! So new to cycling.. less than 100 miles under my belt (got my road bike in fall). Yet, I'm doing RAGBRAI in July :o And my boyfriend tells me it's probably the hilliest in a very long time. Looking for cycling friends, challenges, tips and encouragement! Is there a group?

I love my new lowest weight for 2016 as of this morning! And since I'm fairly new to Keto/LCHF - I LOVE my new WOE!!

Caught up now ( :

East Coast US here... still not syncing in either direction.

I get cold when my water intake is increased... which makes sense. Perhaps with keto, and the need to urinate more often, the effects of drinking lots of water don't have as much impact temperature wise... I've been hot the last few days, although our thermostat is wonky too...

Wine can have anywhere from 3-15 carbs per 4 oz depending.... have vodka ( ;

I just happened across this tidbit while researching magnesium needs - thought I'd share: Most dark colored sodas contain phosphates. These substances actually bind with magnesium inside the digestive tract, rendering it unavailable to the body. So even if you are eating a balanced diet, by drinking soda with your meals…

Age: 30, Height: 5'8" HW: ~190 (2-3 yrs ago) CW: 156 GW: 140 by Aug/Sep 16 Cal Goal: 1300 Method: LCHF/increased Activity Once goal reached, it's Recomp... and probably gaining back to around 150/155, but that'll be a loooong road. Add me if you like! :)

o:) Love this...

:D :D :D I do loooooove garlic, but I think that would be too much even for me... I did have a boyfriend who also thought clove meant the whole thing... He told me "I roasted two cloves of garlic, they're in the fridge" We had a very confusing conversation where I was asking why he'd even bother for that little amount and…

I, too, start my day with bouillon and butter... I swear I say "MMmmmmmmm" after every sip... I'm probably terribly annoying, but it's practically involuntary... it's just so damn good! 1 heaped tsp Herb Ox Chicken Bullion (granulated) and ~1tbsp Kerrygold unsalted butter. I think the high sodium of the bouillon is part of…